Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
Cosmetic dentist in Seattle, Washington
I’m a horrible grinder. I know that is the cause of my plaguing TMJ problems. Facial pain, stiff jaw, and ringing in my ears are all symptoms I have or had before. I went through treatment including splint therapy to remedy these issues. However, lately I’ve been experiencing numbness or pins and needles feeling in […]
I have an absolutely horrendous fear of the dentist. It didn’t help that when I went in this past week, the dentist tortured me. Now I find out I have to have two teeth pulled. I told him I’d get back with him. Is there a way I can have this done at a hospital […]
I got an implant bridge, but now my bite is mis-aligned. On the right side my opposing teeth are touching. On the left side they are not. Is this normal with implants? Anita S. – Baltimore Anita, No, this is not normal. In fact, this can lead to TMJ. Not all dentists who advertise to […]
My head has been hurting for three months now. It feels like it is in a vice. My doctor has run tons of tests and says there is absolutely nothing wrong with me. I’m pretty sure he thinks the whole thing is in my head- no pun intended. I don’t know what to do and […]
Would a dentist have any ethical problems about removing all my teeth if there isn’t a medical necessity for it? I really hate going to the dentist. It makes me physically ill. I just feel if I take out all my teeth and get dentures. Stacey A. – Little Rock, AR Stacey, It sounds like […]
Q. I just had two implants placed last month, replacing teeth that have been missing for a few years. The gums surrounding the implants are turning a gray color that’s very noticeable when I smile. I went to a dentist that was several thousand dollars less expensive than others. Maybe that was a mistake? A. […]
